20% of all vehicles will need to run on electricity in 24 months in Canada!

[@fredchung9300]

Got my model Y in May. It’s so much better than my previous CRV. Maintenance costs, gas, electronics inside, autopilot, over the air updates…

[@johnagapito5326]

I'm Canadian - I live in Ontario. I have ICE vehicles and when the time comes intend to replace with EVs - BUT - the cost of EVs right now in Canada is high, availability is low, and charging infrastructure is very limited. So much needs to change for a successful transition...

[@talkingBS]

I have an EV. I agree that the up front costs are too expensive. That said, no oil changes, no gas (electricity is about 1/4 cost of gas at a supercharger and about 1/10 cost of gas at home). Few moving parts will mean less maintenance. Over the course of 10 years or 200,000km a tesla today is cheaper than a ford/toyota by the end of car life. That said, upfront cost is a major factor in auto purchases. We will see prices come down now that we are past inflationary peaks. Expect a model y for $60k within 2 years as costs come down and product scaling continues.

[@adrwong8]

I just complete 1 year ownership of my first EV. Upfront cost is high, but saving 300$ dollars average on gas every month. Put that towards your lease or finance payment and it balances out the monthly payment vs a new luxury ice car. Maintenance costs will be a fraction of ICE cars after year 4. I plan to keep it for 8 years. Hope Canada also offers a ev purchase incentive to compete with the 7500$ in the US. This would help all sorts.

[@TheBooban]

@@adrwong8 yeps, the aim is to put everyone in debt. Just hope you are in debt to a locally manufactured vehicle, paying it forward to your fellow citizens.

[@LifelongMusicJunkie]

Agree with many of your points and it's even worse in Newfoundland. There are no Tesla Supercharging stations, and the provincial EV grid is all 65 k/w or less charging stations. This needs to improve greatly. I cannot order an Ionic 5 or 6 yet, and I have to go to Halifax to get a Tesla. Lack of product will hurt the movement.

[@Thunderbuck]

Depends on where you are. In the Yukon our territorial government has a generous EV rebate that stacks on top of the fed incentive. They've also installed DC fast chargers (free for now) in almost all communities that can be reached by highway. Our charging infrastructure is actually much better than that in Northern BC.

[@danielbreton925]

Thank you for your video. Minor edits: it's 20% EV sales by 2026 rather than 2025 and it doesn't include semis. A different regulation will be drafted for medium and heavy duty vehicles.

[@markthomas7279]

It will be interesting to see the implementation mechanisms.

[@devenezriche6929]

I am glad I made productive decisions about my finances that changed my life forever. I am living in Vancouver Canada, bought my second house in September and hoping to retire next year at 50 if things keep going smoothly for me

[@eddiejohn8506]

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[@eddiejohn8506]

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[@chrisjohn7823]

Am hoping on you can explain more on how you make extra income from investments

[@alexmontrey5372]

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[@alexmontrey5372]

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[@DanRedwater]

I'm Canadian in BC and have had a Hyundai Kona EV since 2019, so coming on 4 years. Range and charging have been no problem, in fact it's much easier not having to visit a gas station. I take two or three long trips (greater than 4 hour drive) per year and charging has been fine. The problem with Canada is that we get screwed over when it comes to model availability and price. The Chevy Bolt dropped its price in the US but kept it the same in Canada and the Leaf is ridiculously priced for what it is. Car manufacturers don't allot enough cars for the Canadian market. If this doesn't change I don't see how Canada can meet these goals. I'm about to sell my car now and unfortunately I'll be going back to gas for the next vehicle because I just can't get a decently priced electric. I didn't mind paying the premium price once, but I can't afford to do it again.

[@beatreuteler]

One question: Why not continue to drive this one you have? I mena this car can easily go 16 Years and you are at 1/4 of the life by now?

[@markthomas7279]

It not your choice that's wrong. It's the government compulsion that's wrong. It's not the new language and pronouns but the compulsion to use them. It's not environmentalism, but it's compulsion. If it good then the people will choose it.

[@johnyoungquist6540]

I have been driving Teslas for 8 years now in Canada. I've owned 4 and have 2 in the family now. Superchargters have become widely available and travel anywhere is no problem. No so 8 years ago. The cost of operation compared with Canada's very high priced gas pays for the car. Contrary to popular opinion of non-EV owners most charging is done at home at low cost. About 90% in my case. So the availability of public chargers is less important than most think. But i still depend on them and use them when I need to. If you are on the road traveling all the time they are essential. When the model 3 was just a reservation and not yet available over one third of the reservations world wide were in the Toronto area. The service and delivery centers around here are very very busy. I wouldn't be surprised to see the 20% be achieved without much trouble, But who knows?

[@bmrbca3658]

How does your Tesla perform in the cold weather? Charge time, run time?

[@truhartwood3170]

@@bmrbca3658 there are many videos on this. At -7°C the range drop is around 19% compared to the range at 22°C (vs ICE cars which drop around 15% at these temps, so not that different). Newer vehicles (better battery chemistry) and vehicles with heat pumps (as opposed to reststsnce heaters) do better. So a Model Y LR would drop from 530km to 430km range. Still plenty of lots of kms.

[@grahamwebster533]

@@bmrbca3658 We own 2 Tesla’s in Toronto, Canada. Our first is a 2016 Model S 75D. Then we bought a Model Y 2 years ago. My wife and I love these cars. Yes, there are some stupid things about them, but no car is 100% perfect. In terms of cold weather performance, it’s true..there is a loss of distance. But we’ve gotten used to that. Ask any Tesla owner up here and they will tell you it’s not that big a deal. Anyway, the vast majority of the charging is done at home at night. Our electricity in Ontario is priced lower at night, so we get about 400 (real) km for $12. That aside, Tesla’s Supercharging network is superb and we have done lots of long-distance driving in winter.

[@kurtchristie]

Sam, my first EV was a 2013 Tesla model S. I upgraded to a 2017 model S 100D to get the latest features - dual motor, autopilot, etc. Best car I have ever owned, including a Jaguar and a used Rolls Royce. No going back to ICE.

[@bytemark6508]

I'm Canadian and I own a Model 3 since 2020. My wife liked it so much that she sold her Lincoln and bought a 2022 Model 3. More than 98% of electricity is generated from hydrocentral where we live, so it's also good for environment . But the most satisfying thing is the incentives we got, about 13000 CAD (or 10000 USD) per car! . Our electrical bill is almost the same, we pay 10-15$ more per month than we used to pay before owing EVs. Winter is tough, we consume a little bit more, but we don't travel that much when it's too cold, so the range being 25% shorter is not really an issue.

[@jimlambrick4642]

Here on Vancouver Island (BC) I believe sales levels of EV's are already at or above 20%. Victoria may be the highest EV concentration in NA. With the whole province electric production from hydropower and always has been, BC is a total natural for EV use. The key missing vehicle right now are pickup trucks. Almost half the vehicles outside cities are pickups. Once electric pickups show up in numbers and standard car prices drop below ICE we will rapidly go over 50%. I'm very old and don't need a new car, but I can't wait for the day that the average citizen can extend the middle finger to the oil and gas cartel.

[@sebastian.tristan]

Come on! You're not that old!

[@JohnSmith-ux3tt]

And then they can bow to the electricity cartel.

[@jimlambrick4642]

@@JohnSmith-ux3tt Or put solar panels on the roof. Can't do that with a gas car.

[@andrewangrignon6532]

All Hail BC Hydro😊

[@moenaguib2947]

@@andrewangrignon6532 that Surrey based clown show wouldn't cross-connect a Hydroelectric facility a few short kilometers from the town of Stewart as an emergency backup to the accident and avalanche prone powerlines along Highway 37.

[@jtaillefer7]

I'm Canadian - I live in Ontario. I bought a Tesla Model SR+ in March this year and I absolutely LOVE it! I would NEVER go back to an ICE car. I charge at home, and even if I couldn't, there are at least 5 level 2 chargers within 1 km of my home. The Tesla Service Centre is 1 km away in the unlikely event that Tesla mobile service could not come to my home and fix an issue on the spot.

[@tommetzner58]

I'm from the Canadian northland... long travel distances and -40 temperatures make it complicated for EV mass adoption. We have little to no rest-stop infrastructure and standing outside in winter to quickly refuel is unpleasant. While the near US border band of Canada's more urban population can and will move to EVs more quickly, the large and much less densely populated portions of the Trans Canada highway system need a very large amount of upgrades in combined 24-hour rest/charge stops and as of yet, there is no indication of that beginning.

[@Nas_Atlas]

norway

[@tommetzner58]

@@Nas_Atlas Norway is a tiny country. Do people there frequently travel 200km or farther in winter with no place to stop and warm up after business hours?

[@robertn2951]

@@tommetzner58 Check out Bjørn Nyland's KZbin channel. Get informed before talking.

[@adamq9270]

He is right. Canadians in cities can buy ev. Rural canadians do not want evs. Most cars sit outside. People in Saskatchewan have a hard enough time keeping their gas cars from freezing up.

[@tommetzner58]

@@adamq9270 I'm 170km north of the Trans Canada on a 2 lane spur highway and would love to get a CyberTruck in a few years when the preorders get filled and they come available. That said, it is going to take the expansion of the charging networks to make it work. Currently, the Super Charger network runs the Trans Canada but of course, the 6 chargers in Dryden for example sit next to nothing that is open 24 hours and once EV adoption is forced, we'll need many more of them and someplace to take a warm break since and use a bathroom while we add that 1/2 hour or so to our trip legs.

[@petemiller519]

It seems there is a Tesla around every corner. I still own an ICE car and truck, but my next car will be a Model Y. Mind you I have been a Tesla investor since 2019, and am still buying. A lot of my friends however, still think EV's are a fad. I am more than happy when legacy automakers pay Tesla carbon credits, because I like to think they're paying me. :) Cheers from BC, Canada.

[@sergelbergeron]

I am Canadian - you’re right ‘there is not enough supply’. Wait times are way too long.

[@hardcoreherbivore4730]

My father just received his ICE F150, he waited 13 months after paying in full.

[@thelovingathiest]

I am Canadian and have two EVs, no longer have any ICE cars. Got rid of a gas Gator 4x4 as well and replaced it with an electric Polaris. Looking to replace my chickens with electric versions but no luck yet.

[@DanRedwater]

I dream of electric sheep

[@andreblanchette6522]

I am in Canada and I drive an EV since 2018. Most EV are sold in Quebec and Britsh Columbia as these Provinces add EV subsidies. Lot’s of charging options in these provinces but not in the others. That’s the situation here.

[@xrom2863]

I'm in BC and I've a Tesla Model 3 SR+ since March 2021. It has been a great car to drive and we have gone on a short trip to Victoria without any issue. The problem is that there are still not enough EV chargers and when I was in Victoria, the hotel only has one stall for EV charging. Imagine if there are many more people driving EVs. The other problems with EV are range and cold temperature. I do most drivings in the city and the range is more than sufficient. But I can imagine people living in the Toronto area, where you need to travel on highways everyday and the low end EVs with smaller batt packs just may not have enough range. We just had a snow storm here last week and my M3 loses 5% batt power just by sitting in the garage in the cold (-10C), not being driven. So this is not ideal for people with EVs parked on the street in the winter with the snow.

[@StarLakeFarm]

Hi Sam. I am from Ontario, Canada. We have a Ford and Chevy dealership in our area. The dealerships are absolutely clueless about EVs and I don't trust them. Too much misinformation from Ford and GM!!! I've been following Tesla since 2017. I can't see myself buying an EV until there is a Tesla dealership in our area.

[@jpthecut]

I've own an EV since 2019 and I'm all into it. I am a born and raised Quebecker. There is a few challenges that the government will have to address before we can all get EVs. The prices are still too high, the waiting time is crazy, availability is insufficient. Furthermore, during the winter, we are always told to lower our electricity usage , since the production of hydroelectricity can't keep up with demand. So I think the Canadian government would have to incentivise people to install solar panels and/or install more wind turbines in fields or shores. There are already a lot of EVs on the Canadian roads. Weather people like them very much or they don't want to talk about it, because they don't believe in the technology. Unfortunately, I don't think that 2025 is achievable. The climate would not allow it. There is a few more problems that I red in the other comments, and most of them are true. I hope I am wrong.

[@rozonoemi9374]

Yes renewable energy incentive from the Government (s) would be necessary. The more renewable energy that we can install to offset coal, gas, petroleum & nuclear is all good for the environment & our Wallet!

[@vawlkus]

Canada's biggest issue is the lack of EV incentives. Most provinces don't have ANY and the Federal ones are next to useless as they do not apply to about 75% of the EV market. BC & Quebec have the best EV incentives currently. Ontario's Doug Ford canned their good program, and Nova Scotia has only just started offering theirs.

[@ybirch9735]

You are 100% correct, an almost complete lack of government incentives, especially in Provinces with climate denying Conservative governments like Ontario, is the biggest barrier to EV adoption in Canada!

[@williamwoo866]

Sam great video. I am broke but I bought my Girlfriend a model Y. I installed 21 solar panels in my house in San Francisco Ca and bought a Tesla Model 3 standard. On my birthday December 14, 2022 instead of selling my ICE CAR FOR $1,500.00 I scrapped it to be recycled for future parts hopefully an EV car. My son last week followed my lead and bought a solar panel in Los Angeles, Ca. So proud of my son. So into the new year 2023 my son wants to buy a Tesla Model Y. About the same time he will give birth to his son. My close friend Garrett Wing is receiving a Tesla Model Y long range this week Friday. So cool cause Tesla had car ready in November. Lucky for my friend he gets $7,500.00 and 10,000 miles free charging. There’s more my son’s step Mom destroyed her gas car but due to financial issues my son will help her purchase a Tesla in 2023 plus getting the $7,500.00. Unfortunately she doesn’t make much and the $7,500.00 cannot be deducted in 2024. Sam you are doing a great job like Elon to save our planet for my grand kids and yours.

[@craigmunro2008]

In Northern BC the temperature hit -50 degrees centigrade so the EVs don’t work well when you have to run heaters all the time. In the Yukon in some areas they will run the vehicles 24 hours because the oil will almost freeze and the cars won’t run. Many people use trucks to pull large trailers over longer distances so not practical because they don’t work. Most provinces in Canada do not have hydro power so they burn natural gas in thermal plants to make electricity… all you are doing is moving the C02 emissions to another location. Canada is huge so entire transmission and distribution grid needs to be revamped to handle increased demand for electricity. In the summer and winter the electric grid is running at max so having EVs is not going to work as we do not have enough power to supply vehicles. People cannot afford EVs as most people do not have $50k-100k to buy an EV, charging station, and upgraded 200A services to their homes. Forcing people to buy EVs puts people into poverty as the government is subsidizing green technologies and EVs so everyone pays with higher taxes… Canada’s carbon taxes have done absolutely nothing to stop greenhouse gas emissions and have caused massive inflation. Forcing these green policies in Canada, will destroy the economy, cause inflation, and put people into poverty. Great idea but not going to happen any time soon.

[@AI_HQ]

Is there no automotive dealership interested in importing BYD vehicles into Canada yet? Canada and the US are probably the last two countries to see BYD EVs. Protectionism and geo-politics has something to do with it. 😎👍

[@cf6965]

Well the US will have to allow BYD or China could just as well shut down Tesla in their country !

[@jamesvandamme7786]

@@cf6965 Biden is paid by the UAW so the high tariffs will continue. But BYD could assemble cars in their California plant.

[@francoisduchesneau3834]

Hello electric Viking, just letting you know I am from Canada my name is Frank and I absolutely love your videos, it's one of the rare channel where someone is actually positive about the future and that's awesome! I ordered my Ioniq5 in march 22 still no idea when I will receive it. I know a lot of people who pre ordered cars but its just too long! Hopefully these new regulations will help. Finally the liberal government is doing something about the climate. Any pain they can inflict to polluters, I will support! Let's save the world.

[@Teslawalter]

Hi Francois, I'm curious, did Hyundai slap on a premium, like the 'Market Adjustment' that Ford dealerships slaps on the Mach E and Lightning?

[@francoisduchesneau3834]

@@Teslawalter Hello Walter, no idea yet, no news since we put the deposit in march. With prices of lithium continuing to jump, I would expect them too..

[@mikejansen9798]

I live in Ontario near Toronto, Canada's largest city. I have owned a Model 3 since June, 2020. I see more and more Tesla's on our roads but few other EV's. BTW, I charge overnight on my household current. I.e Level 1 charging. It gives me almost 120 km in about 12 hours during lowest rates. Only occasionally do I use a faster charger unless on a road trip in which case the Supercharger network is excellent.

[@rickc1739]

I am a Canadian and support the new regulations. I own a Tesla model Y because of the supercharger network. I think like other countries we need to work on either building out alternate charging networks or forcing Tesla to open up to all brands like in Europe. I prefer competition, but there is really a void of charging outside of Tesla.

[@ianollmann9393]

Or we could force the nascent rest of the EV industry to use the Tesla charger. They have made their charger a standard that other companies can adopt. Of the two, it is superior.

[@FutureSystem738]

Having owned a Model 3 since 2019, I can assure you of one thing: I will never EVER buy another ICE vehicle. That’s right, NOT EVER. I still own one- a 2014 SUV, but it now gets used so rarely that I have to keep a battery charger on it. I cringe every time I drive it, feels like it’s from last century. Yuck! Thanks, keep up the good work. 👍

[@farrasmit5486]

As a Canadian northern vehicle owner, my next vehicle will be electric. I'm just driving my truck for a couple more years until they fix problems with range, charging network, cold weather battery issues, cost and availability.

[@nporter6909]

Hi Sam Bought my first plug in Hybrid in 2013, it was a Cmax Energie by Ford. Loved it when it was electric but with only 30 kilometres of range before the engine kicked in I hated it. Bought an electric Smart car because of that and we still drive it every day. Also had a model S and now an X. Where I live in Vancouver BC Teslas are everywhere so hitting 20% in two years is more than possible. P.S. love your channel keep up the good work.

[@lessegomorepeace]

Love you Sam! You are a great guy and your content is stellar!

[@ccibinel]

BC is already at 20% in 2022 (ahead of California per capita). Quebec isn't far behind. This is achievable.

[@GreyGord]

I think low non-Tesla supply is the biggest reason for slow EV adoption in Canada. It's hard to even find a car to sit in. Our local Hyundai dealer has one Ioniq 5, not for sale, and an expected 2 year wait on a list to purchase one. The current state of EVs would work fine for us, but Tesla seems the only option and they are too expensive for us.

[@DanRedwater]

Exactly!

[@chinadollfmd]

I tried several times to buy an EV and you are exactly right. I couldn't get confirmation on I will wait till Canada starts building their own EV's. delivery or a guarantee on delivery so I ended up buying out my lease on my MB A250 instead. I rather wait till Canada starts building their own EV's.

[@moenaguib2947]

And if you need an EV pickup or van, the price and delivery is exorbitant.

[@machoopichoo2]

Toronto, Canada. I have a CT on order, unfortunately around 1M deep. I am OK with that, as I am considering never owning another car. Robo-taxis are highly likely to make car ownership financially non-sensical for most urbanites.

[@machoopichoo2]

@@bobbytookalook Yep, and he has compelling evidence, for it and nearly free electricity.

[@2big2climb]

I am in Canada, I have so many friends on multiple waiting lists who would buy tomorrow if they could. Once someone starts supplying us with a vehicle we can buy its "Game-On!" (hockey talk eh) . Note - Tesla is priced above the line for the government grant so its out of range for most.

[@helmshardover]

But read the Canadian ubove who charges 2 Tesla's at home and says his electric bill has hardly increased but no gas to buy so how much more expensive to own IS the Tesla?

[@DanRedwater]

@@helmshardover Too much. I did the math when I bought my Hyundai Kona EV 4 years ago.

[@emmanuelbenoit4823]

Waiting for that Rivian since two years. Supply is a big issue

[@andrebonneau8738]

In my area of Canada all electricity come from hydroelectric dams so I am all for it 😀but the biggest issue is the supply of electric cars that have a waiting line between 1-2 years 😱some people can't wait that long for a new car so they grab a gas car off the dealer lot.😞

[@rozonoemi9374]

If you want a Tesla, you only wait between 2 & 4 months except for Cybertruck

[@Mrbfgray]

Never mind all the damage dams do to river systems, salmon runs, etc., not all that clean. Trudeau is one of the most despicable tyrants in the Western World, makes most corrupt ever, brain dead Biden seem decent.

[@andrebonneau8738]

@@Mrbfgray It compares very favorably to oil extraction and refining and pollution and it's renewable oil is not , it's the lesser evil.

[@Mrbfgray]

@@andrebonneau8738 We are going electric one way or another, USA grid will require roughly 30% more capacity (including, or minus individual home solar and storage naturally) over 8 or 10 yrs. That's about 4% increase annually similar to the decade when air conditioning first became common. Doable. I expect to be personally energy independent in several yrs.

[@M85Iroc]

I’m in Quebec Canada. Hydro electric is definitely a big win. I’m also on the wait list for a Silverado EV. Still 2 years away

[@S.M.214]

Sam: Just like the rest of the world we need the affordable Tesla Model 2. We need chargers that work consistently like Tesla for CCS cars. Automakers need to supply the cars to meet demand. We dump electrical power at night to New York State and Manitoba from Ontario. Lots of power is available for charging overnight. I just helped get infrastructure installed at my condo and 22 owners got chargers thanks in part to a government subsidy. I am the only ev owner right now. Others will now follow because of this. There is also a national network of DC chargers across Canada owned by Petro Canada so we can now drive the whole country except the far north. It is coming. The market will decide and they are doing so. Get automakers to catch up and price cars affordably. If you build it, they will come Sam.

[@thorofnorway3131]

Hi! Fantastic and interesting show you have:-) In Norway where I come from there are tax-reductions on EV's and this year almost 78% of all new cars will be electric. By the end of 2024 I believe that 20% of all cars in Norway will be EV's. The goverment is aiming on 100% of all new cars to be imported to be EV's from 2025. I have my third EV now. It is a Toyota RAV EV made back in 2013! (And it is also a Tesla because it has the motor/battery from Tesla Roadster and the chassis from Toyota RAV) It is a very fun car to drive:-) First EV-car was a Fiat Fiorino Elettrico. Bought it on auction here in Bodø (north of the polar circle) and had it for three weeks. Returned it to the seller because it shut down (completly) and you had to restart it everytime you had a wheel spin. During winter it happens a lot here... Especially with EV's that have high torque. Then I bought a norwegian made Think City EV and it was great fun to drive - for two months. Then followed two months in a garage before shipping it to Oslo for sale (for parts).

[@kinkong1961]

Everyone I know who has got an EV will never go back to fuel-powered cars and I am one of them as a mechanic and a petrol head I do prefer EVs now they are better and cheaper to run and are more reliable and getting into a prewarmed car is awesome the instant torque on most evs mine does its great.

[@DanRedwater]

I agree completely but even though I've owned an EV for the past 4 years my next car will be gas because I just can't buy an EV at a price I can afford

[@sebastian.tristan]

Go Canada! 🇨🇦😁. Canadians want EVs but because the car mandates were so lax, there was a very low supply of electric vehicles. So low that, in fact, some people were told to wait a year to get one. This is because car manufacturers focused on markets with strong EV regulations. Now, things will change.

[@4GregF]

I'm in Canada. I'd love to have an EV. The last time I checked, which was a couple months ago, VW was sold out of their 2022 EV allotment, KIA and Hyundia were in the same boat. Neither had any stock. It doesn't help that even if they had stock, they were still unaffordable.

[@scottstormcarter9603]

Out of spec KZbin channels have been doing a bunch of videos about EVs in extreme cold weather. That could be helpful for Canada

[@gordongilbertson943]

During Last weeks cold snap a MY LR driver did a 180km highway trip finishing at 20%. That means any vehicle with a sub 500km range and/or lacks a heat pump is not suitable for many applications. Those vehicles are very expensive currently as no Tesla qualifies for the federal incentives. The Ioniq 5 is a good candidate, but the dealers are jacking them up in a obscene way so the reasonable MSRP is pretty unavailable (2+ years). I was somewhat hoping that Canada might start seeing Chinese built tesla,(which may come down to the fed limit) and more vehicles from Korea and other places that wont qualify for US subsidies.... but realistically I think that some form of normalization of policies with the US will happen with the Jan announcement in order to get manufacturing here, otherwise we are not able to afford North American built cars. The other side of the problem is of course charging infrastructure, which given the size of the country will be challenging and where IMO the feds should really be focusing instead of vehicle subsidies. Winter and upcoming EV Trucks make these 50kw chargers/ poor reliability worse than useless. Battles with provinces will ensue, My own newly non elected premier who a year ago was peddling conspiracies' as a talk radio host has declared she will save us from EVs. No federal funding for highway projects without charging infrastructure might work... but there will be fighting and sabotage on the part of some provinces.

[@jarjarbinx79]

live in Victoria, British Columbia with a VW ID4 for a month now and am loving it. I live in a condo without home charging but its working fine, relying on public charging infrastructure. Lots of level 2 and some 3 chargers just around me

[@psweber]

2 of my 3 kids live in SW Ontario and have BEVs (1st gen Leaf and a Soul). One that doesn't lives up north with regular trips exceeding 400km, 3kids and -40C in winter. So model X just not in his budget. We all have electric bikes of some variation for local travel. I have an Aptera on reservation as does my son wit the Leaf.

[@adrwong8]

From Toronto Canada here. Bought a Model Y this year, and seeing Tesla adoption en masses in the major cities Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal. Will be the best selling vehicle for the next few years. Charging in EV is 99 percent at home, and only a few road trips require superchargers. Super easy to charge in frigid minus 20 weather so far. Using credit card trick to open frozen charge port or door handles.

[@moenaguib2947]

Canadian construction Trades worker here, I need an AFFORDABLE electric pickup, with a minimum winter range of 300 km, to replace my Ford Ranger. SUVs are nice, even something like Simone Geirtz's Truckla would be acceptable for schlepping materials and tools for me. I don't yet have an EV, as both my Honda Civic and Ford Ranger are paid for, and don't cost too much in fuel. Buying any EV at this moment would mean taking on debt I don't want. I'm able to do my own wiring to install a charger, we're in British Columbia where there's over 90% renewable energy and we export lots of it to the Excited States. Ford's and GM's vehicle warranty issues concern me greatly, as does Tesla's refusal to support people living outside the over-subsidized Canadian zone of excessive population south of the 50th parallel. Along Highway 16 in Northern British Columbia there's a serious lack of Tesla Super Chargers, no Tesla Service availability, and it gets worse the further north you live. Manufacturers, Legislators, and Parliamentarians are mostly living and working South of the 50th Parallel, and oblivious to those of us who live North of that geographic marker.

[@TheMacronical]

Great comment! I live in Toronto myself. Really, besides the BC coast & Southern Ontario (draw a line from Kingston to cottage country & go south) you simply will NEVER be able to overcome the extreme cold. I mean you can probably get better adoption in Atlantic Canada? Really, thats it though.

[@markthomas7279]

The Canadian government seems to like the sound of its own voice. What it needs to do is support the the development of infrastructure to make real it's 'dreams'. I suspect that the people of Canada rely on their cars greatly and that the distances involved outside the south eastern conurbations might not lend themselves. Let's see.

[@tonespeaks]

@Mark Thomas I'm Canadian and the Government is right on track. What many people don't realize, is that the Automakers will be greatly reducing the number of ICE cars and their prices will climb. By 2030 most manufactures will only make EVs, the main reason for this, is that EVs are easier and cost less to produce, because they require a lot less labour and parts. What most people are missing, is they they are using today's data to predict what will happen in 2 years. Just listen to the Automakers and that tells you where the industry is going. As for the infrastructure to make EVs work in Canada, that is mainly a Provincial Matter, more so that Federal. But even in Alberta they have a thriving EV community. Tesla's can basically be driven across Canada and supercharge. To install charging in cities and homes is quite easy, since most homes are wired for 220v/240v . One of the first Tesla Videos on KZbin was an Alberta guy, driving his Model S all over the province. When people talk about Canada and vast distances, the cold and etc.... they forget that Norway is even colder and they have tons of EVs.

[@marcschouten3527]

Exactly. The government of the Blackface guy has no implementation strategy just grand statements to make them look good to the laptop latte class.

[@adamq9270]

Its all virtue signalling. They cant see the mess they have made cause their noses are stuck too far up in the air. Now, we are on the hook for it

[@markanthony3275]

People here are looking at the tree, when they should be looking at the forest. What are the stated plans of members of the W.E.F .and the U.N. ? That people should have NO PRIVATE PROPERTY...and that people should have NO PERSONAL VEHICLES...no gas, diesel or electric vehicles. Look at how they are going about it. #1 The war on pesticides-affects farming, #2 The war on fertilizer-affects farming, #3 the war on water usage-affects farming, #4 the war on meat-affects farming...and #5 the war on fossil fuels-affects farming...and affects everyone that needs a vehicle with sufficient range and electrical supply to access their private property. The hype about E.V.'s is really part of the WEF's war on private property ownership. You have probably heard Klaus Schwab. chairman of the WEF, say " In the future , you will own nothing, and be happy!" (or else!). Well E.V. mandates are facilitating their plans...because NOTHING WILL TURN OUT AS PROMISED...and I think you know that. Pity that most people here don't get it.

[@markthomas7279]

@@markanthony3275 indeed. It is nefarious intent. All those capable must mark the line in the sand and stand. It can be beaten back. Unfortunately it does require the turning of a significant number of the academic elite who have swallowed this argument hook line and sinker. The jaws of the beast will close on them as it will us. The time is now. We must turn the bloated fools because they are our bloated fools. Because they are also the people. Like the many ordinary German citizens who bowed their heads to the simplicity of serfdom.

[@woodchip2782]

I’m Canadian. I’ve been sold on EVs ever since June 2000 when I drove a Think City. I’ve been willing to own one ever since but no one was selling any and then GM killed the electric car… Now that they’re available I’m retired and can’t afford one on that crummy pension so I’ve just given up…

[@adamq9270]

I can't afford one either. They want us all on a bus

[@jebes909090]

eat your bugs, get in your pod and ride public transit plebian.

[@robert-antoinedenault5901]

Hi from Quebec Canada. We (provincial government and it's government-owned corporation - Hydro-Québec) been investing heavily into the development of ev charging stations within our province (over 5000 already) and most of all eastern states (in the USA) (over 125 000 stations). As the rest of Canada is pushing towards EV's, we and BC have also expanded our hydrogen stations and available vehicles. The cost here (QC) is 7,50$/kg that is equivalent to 1gallon (3.785L) of gasoline (which is presently 1,45$/L), the Toyota Mirai has a 5kg capacity (37.50$/550km range); as our production capacity has augmented our cost for H has dwindled (from 10$ in 2019 to 7.50$ in 2023). If an EV necessitate charging from a 100kw fast charging station from 10% to 90% it costs 23.52$ (taking 50min) and from 90% to 100% 5.60$ (11 min). Several years ago we had the first and largest green hydrogen plant in the world. Since then a second one will shortly be operational (private/governmental owned) with a 11,000 metric ton yearly capacity. Lest us not forget Nova Scotia with their own (up and coming) facility and Newfoundland's planned facility for both national and international markets with it's wind farm project. As we are a northern country the cold is the worst enemy for EVs and their limited range is also a point of contention here. Avg range for EVs is 450 km but hydrogen vehicles is closer to 600km. The "filling up" an ev is also a big problem here in winter as the battery should be warmed up prior to be able to utilize a fast charge option. Otherwise the slowest pace will be the one "accepted" by the vehicle thus taking even longer to recharge. The cost of an EV have been reducing over the years but the added expense of the home charger (1750$ if enough room in electrical box) by an registered electrician has slowed down the progression of sales. At present 3% of all vehicles here in Quebec are EVs and 0,7% are hydrogen. The cost of H car is much less than EVs and their longevity also making them a sound choice. Which is prefered by many ice vehicle owner as longevity is always taken into account. I myself own a young 2003 Honda Civic with an annual expense of no more than 800$/yr (excluding oil, tire, rotor & pads and such).

[@pauld200]

Sam, just reading a Canadian publication in states 20% of all passenger cars, SUVs and trucks sold in Canada starting in 2026. Giving the automotive industry 3 to 4 years to adapt and not 1 to 2 years. Source was CBC news posted Dec. 21, 2022

[@vancity2349]

The issue is so many legacy brands, are so far behind, 2026 is not long enough...

[@erlingervik9979]

Hi, I'm from Norway and we has allready reached around 20% of personal car that are electrick. In Norway it will be forbidden to sell personal cars that is not zero emmision cars. Currently around 80% of all new cars sold in Norway are pure electrick. If we include PHEV I think it's more than 90%. We begin to save for a new car i 2015 when we brought our Prius. So last summer we have saved enough to buy our current Tesla M3 LR.

[@erlingervik9979]

Wrong. It will be forbidden from 2025, not at this time.

[@caseycurran8803]

All for environmentally friendly steps forward but how do they plan to reconcile: 1) Shortages of raw materials and components needed to build EV's? 2) Lack of infrastructure to supply the grid with enough electricity? 3) Charging stations to cover most of such a large and rural country? 4) Current environmental and humanitarian atrocities involved in mining cobalt for the batteries? If you take a serious look into these areas and see how impractical such a move to EV's actually is, it leads you to think they either have no idea what they're doing or don't intend much of the population to be able to own a new vehicle in the future.

[@stephenc6955]

We have zero Chinese EVs. No BYD, no SAIC MG4, no Chery, no nothing. The cheapest available EV is the $38K GM Bolt, A Tesla 3 starts at $60K. So, in 24 months, 20% of all cars sold in Canada will be over $38K.

[@richardlocke7264]

Same problem in the US, few options , and they are all expensive.

[@dennisbattig6502]

I live in Alberta Canada and I an a big fan EVs. I totally agree with this statement. More electric vehicles are becoming available but most have a long waiting list like 6 months plus and not many are available.

[@anthonybarbuto6012]

Look at aptera......aptera is a USA start up company......it is the most efficient ev ever designed with the lowest drag coificent.....? It's three wheel dsign simplifies design, reduces cost and weight. In fact aptera weighs about half as much as a Tesla. Aptera is the minimum car designed to seat two people comfortably. At the most recent fully charged show in California the latest prototype of aptera was unveiled by aptera. Sandy Munro of Munro and associates is a big backer of aptera. He believes in simplicity and efficiency of design. He is a practitioner of sigma six manufacturing technics. His company has consulted with aptera to design the most efficient design and manufacturing configuration. Aptera will last several life times as the composite body never rusts. Also the modular design of the car allows easy maintenance and repair of parts of the car and or systems. For 20 example......in eight or ten years, the integral solar panels can be replaced with more efficient ones. Or the entertainment modules may be changed.......etc....?? Unlike Tesla, aptera is friendly to owner maintenance and will publish all data about their car so diy person's or mechanics can work on the car. Aptera is finalizing the design and plans to start production in 2023......or. 2024. They are completing their fund raising. They need $100 million usd. They have over $50 million with $20 million being granted by the state of California and $20 million is being negotiated from a big investor. U can invest in aptera for $1000. Go to their web site.,...aptera.us...... For more reasons why atera makes sense email me. I shall send u the list as well as a discount code to save u money when you order your aptera on line......?regards.....a. barbuto..... [e-mail].....

[@stephenc6955]

@@anthonybarbuto6012 LOL. That's quite a sales brochure.

[@johnsutherland7561]

I'm Canadian and am hoping and waiting for a lower priced smaller car or mini van type of vehicle from my man ELON !

[@spidey5324]

You can forget him. He doesn't sell lower-priced car.

[@PhxElecAuto]

Tesla ie Elon said they are starting again to get the Tesla model 2 $25-39k EV back on their list. Seems similar to the Chevy Bolt.

[@TheBooban]

Most of the cost for a car isn’t dependent on how much metal the car is made of. So you will barely save any money buying a smaller car. Part of the reason why Americans drive their big trucks and SUVs.

[@tomchan2559]

Elon will sell Tesla soon. Don't count on him.

[@ccibinel]

@@spidey5324 Yep Elon likes money and Tesla is the Apple of EVs; they will not make low cost profits until they need to. We need Kia, Chevy Bolt and other low cost EVs. I am waiting for my Aptera.

[@lesliegweir]

I'm Canadian, I live in Ontario and I've driven an EV for almost 5 years now. Yes we need a ZEV mandate so that dealerships will actually have EV's on their lot. People aren't going to buy something that they can't even test drive.

[@Albus_Rex]

"People won't buy, so let's force them."

[@jebes909090]

@@Albus_Rex that is exactly right. /watch?v=sPRIeuQl5yA

[@josepplanas9027]

In urban centres there are definitely not enough supply of EVs at dealers. If battery tech and production can get ahead of demand, I would wager that over 20% of new vehicle sales will be EVs by 2026. As Sam mentions repeatedly, billions are being invested up and down the EV supply chain.

[@brett9515]

Canadian here - got a deposit down for the Chevy Equinox EV! Would love to go Tesla, but too expensive, so am looking for better practical value via Chevy. Watching your channel closely for info on Chevy though as production ramps up!

[@timgrinton6249]

Live in Ontario and just got a 2023 Bolt EUV and had to wait 5 months to get it. It is great for around town but DC fast chargers are still lacking.

[@petterbirgersson4489]

Norway has already done it in the past, so it won't be that hard for Canada to do it in the near future.

[@skp4377]

Exactly!!! It’s more about people’s mindset

[@juergenschoepf2885]

Fortunately Norway is very rich and spent a lot of taxes on infrastructure.

[@adamq9270]

Come on over to canada and show us how easy that'll be. Lol. You dont have a drama teacher making policies

[@nbstreet0631]

You are so correct. I have 2 vehicles on order (EV6 / Fisker Ocean) but still waiting to hear when at least one will be delivered. Unfortunately not a Tesla fan but it seems that is the only immediate model to get…

[@peace5850]

I'm Canadian. In Canadian provinces with provincial EV incentives, the uptake is far above the number you cited. The province of British Columbia, for example, had 13 percent of sales as EVs last year (2021). Reaching the target 20% by 2025 here will not be an issue. The rest of the provinces need these incentives while EV prices are higher than ICE vehicles. The sentiment is 80 percent of Canadians are open to purchasing an EV, they just need more EV stock available and more of the more affordable models. And the charging infrastructure needs to grow faster, but it has been growing rapidly.

[@ImranKhan-ty6mx]

I have been holding out on my next car for atleast 4 years so that I can buy a Electric. I chose not to buy a PHEV because the limited Electric powered range is more than halfed to around 15km at the -25c winter we have from November to February, which was not enough for daily commute. Full Electric doesn't have enough range travel to nearby Calgary, and needs 4 recharges for a round trip alone, not including and travel in or around Calgary. On a 3 day long weekend, waiting 30 minutes 4 times adds 2 hours to a 6 hour round trip and to go shopping, entertainment, or sightseeing we would need even more. Summers would be better, but still adds 1 hour to a 6 hour drive. Waiting for affordable EV with real world 800 km range so in winter I have atleast a 300km range after 7 years.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Yeah the new Prius Prime plug-in is rumored to only be 37 miles electric. That means expect 30 if lucky on electric. 50 would work better, 100 would be ideal. The 2023 Prius will be a Soiled Dove and Toyota Dealers will be brothels with pricing.

[@chadroback912]

Speaking as a Canadian. I love EVs but the supply and pricing is much different than in the US. Due to duties, taxes, supply and currency differences, a Chevy bolt if you can find one is $51.000. anything you see any cheeper online is a lost leader. most of Canada is a pick-up truck and SUV market due to extreme weather. There are are 3 year waiting lists for EVs and very little used vehicles available so the used markers is almost the same price as the new car market. There are simply too many people who want an EV with a very low supply.

[@niceguyrides]

Don’t bother people with reality….. 🙄

[@tonespeaks]

@Chad Roback I'm Canadian and most of Canada is not "Pick-up Truck and SUV market due to the extreme Weather", Have you been to Quebec lately, they are one of the coldest provinces and they have a growing community of EVs there. The idea that EVs wouldn't work in the cold is nonsense. There has been supply challenges in the past because the demand for EVs caught many manufactures off guard. This will change, Canada is building and converting some ICE plants to EVs. There is a lot of announcements to come.

[@niceguyrides]

@@tonespeaks uh. . . 2021 80% of vehicles sold in Canada were pickup/SUV's. . . So yes, Canada is a pickup/SUV market.

[@adamq9270]

@@tonespeaks I can't drive an announcement

[@Richard-pe1cd]

Bought model 3 after 9 month wait. Filling our needs beautifully. Kept old truck for trucking needs.

[@cliffordstanley2189]

I love the mechanic who provides the service to maintain my ICE vehicle. However, I look forward to having an EV and reducing the frequency and expence of his services. He may find a better and more lucrative occupation. I hope so.

[@dobiefankw]

I’m in Stratford, Ontario. I’m seeing more and more EVs driving around. I have a Tesla Model Y. It’s difficult to counter the anti EV nonsense that much of the press is pushing. As far as price, there are plenty of people with enough money to buy high end BMWs or Mercedes. If they knew how much fun driving an EV is, more would be selling.

[@caractacus22]

No infrastructure!

[@RicksPoker]

I live in Vancouver, and currently drive a crappy Kia plug in Hybrid, but my next car will be a Tesla. I like this legislation, but giving companies a couple more years to plan ahead would likely be fairer. That said, any auto-manufacturer that is not transitioning as fast as possible to EV's is courting disaster. I expect that most of the EV's will be sold in the cities, and the rural areas will transition last. Warm regards, Rick.

[@gregchristmas7187]

I live on Vancouver Island Canada.. lots of Teslas here!

[@robertn2951]

Living in Canada, I can tell you that in certain areas, particularly in B.C. and Quebec, people are enthusiastic about EVs. Sadly, we have many Trumpites living in the prairies (Alberta) who LOVE their gas-guzzling pick-ups SUVs that run on tar sand oil.

[@tonespeaks]

@Robert N Oooh Nooo you don't some of the early adopters of EVs was in Alberta. In fact they get their electricity from Wind!!!!! It is true, there are some that are still sore about Carbon Taxes, Oil Sand development and etc..... but they will come around. Remember people tried to stop Cars from being developed.

[@richardcalon3724]

If you don't think there are Trumpites in equal numbers all across the country you haven't been paying attention. Sweeping generalizations are never helpful.

[@robertn2951]

@@richardcalon3724 It's not about generalizations, it's statistics. Where else could Danielle Smith get elected?

[@richardcalon3724]

@@robertn2951 I seem to recall that the Ford Brothers were pretty extreme and I haven't even mentioned the separatists in Quebec so there's that.

[@roxter299roxter7]

Big country. Small charging network. We need chargers all along the highways 75 Kms.

[@DanRedwater]

75 kms?? My car goes 500 kms on one charge and it's a 2019.

[@jolwagner]

I am hoping to buy an EV. I currently drive a Lexus hybrid. It is so hard to make plans when things are developing so fast. What scares me is that my hybrid may not be worth much. Also I can see that there will be a lot of pain for the people in the oil and gas industry. It feels like nobody is prepared for this change.

[@helmshardover]

You're right, but legacy autos & the press have been predicting "the competition is coming" to Tesla with a smirk on their faces for more than 5 years now, so if they're STILL not prepared exactly whose fault is it?

[@mookieblaylock2589]

@@helmshardover This is not a competition to be honest.

[@caseyk2366]

@@helmshardover The real issue is the very poor fast charging infrastructure in N. America outside of the Tesla charging network. Been watching lots of videos lately showing lots of Electrify America chargers down, of giving slow speeds or failing in the cold. When Electrify America chargers are working at busy times like holidays long lines of cars waiting for the working chargers.

[@helmshardover]

@@mookieblaylock2589 Tell the media.

[@helmshardover]

@Casey K exactly. People talk about Tesla's being too expensive, but Tesla/Elon committed real money to building infrastructure. The others want to charge the same with no such commitment.

[@Trekgalaxi]

I am Canadian, I would love to buy the model y but never in a million years at 90k.

[@timothylynham107]

I'm a Canadian living in northern Ontario. The no. 1 limitation for increasing EV sales is the lack of EVs. The Bolt is tough to find in Canada. Hyundai has a 12-18 month delivery time for the Ioniq 5. The Tesla models aren't affordable for most buyers. Charging isn't a problem in Canada because we have limited draw on the power grid during the night when most EVs are charged. The transition to EVs will be like sudden advances in the computer industry. As soon as EVs are readily available (2025 and forward) the sales will sky-rocket. Canada isn't planning to allow large-scale sales of Chinese EVs because of our political differences. It's amusing to me...Canadians buy endless amounts of Chinese plastic but we'll limit the number of EVs allowed into our country.

[@alexanderblanchard6026]

I am Canadian as well, I was given a Tesla Model 3 as a loaner for 3 days, I used it for commuting about 90kms round trip each day. It was during December and it was fairly cold, b/w -2 to 5 degrees celsius. I liked it except the battery range gets obliterated by cold weather. I had to stop on the way home every day and sit there for 45+mins to charge it. And for that reason I'm out.

[@vancity2349]

Reduced yes, but not obliterated...ice engine dont like the super cold too

[@NickGreenDC]

Have been trying to buy an EV - approx two year wait for Kia / Hyundai, no local dealers for many cars in more remote areas, Mach-E doesn't seem like a good deal to me. Plus it would be great to get some of the newer battery tech.

[@lawrenceasero2207]

Coincidentally I did a range test of my 2022 M3 RWD LFP in cold weather. Between 25-15 degrees F and the range was 40% less than the maximum range of 271 miles. Last time I checked Canada was north of the US. That's one problem. Also, Its like McDonald's being mandated to sell every fifth burger as a veggie burger. If the consumer doesn't want to buy a veggie burger how do you mandate it? I understand that ICE manufacturers will buy credits from Tesla, but to achieve 20% EV adoption Tesla will basically have to have 20% of the Canadian auto market. That seems like a stretch. It will be interesting to see what happens.

[@ronadami5747]

The curtain does a lot for sound quality. You are easier to understand. Cuts down on the reverb.

[@geryfung]

Chiming in from Vancouver BC, we got a Model 3 RWD in September 2022. Ordered it before the price increases in October 2021. Had to wait almost a year for it but the backlog has mostly been cleared up now. That being said, anecdotally if you look around Vancouver, I think AT LEAST 1 in 10 vehicles is already electric, and not all of them are Tesla's (although many of them are). I don't have the statistics on hand but I wouldn't be surprised if BC had EV adoption rates similar to California, and we all know EVs are super popular in California

[@daemorhedron]

In Vancouver BC Canada and desperately want to buy an EV. Really hoping for something more like Canoo though, basically want a pickup or a van.

[@georgeharrod2331]

Hello, EV. I watch your presentations as I cycle or row 2X/day so I guess I’m a regular follower. Here’s a Canadian perspective on your recent broadcast as someone who is in his second Tesla (both Model 3s) in 3 years: 1. We are paying at least a 30% premium exchange rate for US-built EVs like Tesla, Rivian, Lucid and other EVs originating in the US. For example my new M3 LR was CAN $76,000.00 vs a US version at about US $65,000.00 before it ceased production, putting these vehicles and others out of reach for most Canadians; 2. A current federal subsidy of $5,000.00 is woefully inadequate to compensate for the onerous exchange rate. 3. There are provincial subsidies in only 3 provinces (Quebec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia) of 10 provinces and 2territories. I happen to live in Ontario where the “Progressive” Conservative premier, Doug Ford, states erroneously that electric vehicles in general and Tesla in particular are for the rich, missing the point entirely. For true EV adoption, the federal government should promote a universal subsidy that promotes EVs in a more equitable way that reflects economic realities of exchange rates and EV costs; 4. In one memorable moment about a year ago I contacted Transport Canada (a tax payer funded federal agency responsible for vehicle safety) about the Tesla heat pump issue and it’s performance in cold Canadian winters. As I tax payer I was dismissed, ignored, stone walled and shunned. I had to contact my member of parliament to get any answers that should have been provided; If the current federal government wishes to implement this ambitious initiative, I think most Canadians would consider this pie-in-the-sky thinking that has little real world reality or chance of succeeding given the current thinking and inconsistencies in their approach. I shall be watching with interest…

[@TheSpyder699]

Good news 👏 thanks for the updated I can't go back to gas car anyway they are garbage ...

[@gp2003gt]

Totally agree with your video, tuff luck for those manufacturers who don't comply, BYD will take there place if the prices are right.

[@gaetanguimond1911]

In Quebec Canada, 1-2 months waiting for polstar 2, 1 1/2 to 2 1/5 year for kia ev6 and W ID4. we now get 12000 $ gov rebate per electric car that qualify, not per consumer. Must not have had the rebate on the car you are buying on second hand.

[@harrysmolinski3319]

I am in Canada. No shortage of people who want them. We are not getting any supply. I ordered an ID 4 earlier this year . I was told Q2 2024. I know a lot of people who would buy one today but can't get them.

[@brentchichester4108]

Hello Sam, why should I buy a car that has been recalled twice for the same problem. Unfortunately the domestic auto makers are not up to the task, so our options are limited.

[@zelbug9995]

Those Canadian winters coupled with long distances will cause a lot of heartaches for the Canadian people.

[@tonespeaks]

@zelbug You should take a look at Norway.... their winters and climate is pretty close to Canada's and they have a huge percentage of EVs. The struggles with EVs and Winter have been solved. In Quebec, one of the coldest provinces in Canada, we have a huge EV percentage of the Market. Even charging on the street.

[@adamq9270]

You should take a look at Canada. That is what he is talking about. Norway isnt canada

[@adamq9270]

I live in ontario and we are nowhere near ready for 30% electric

[@DanRedwater]

Hasn't been a problem for me. 4 years in a hyundai kona EV. No heartaches here and not a dime spent on gas.

[@rickhutchison8046]

If they work well in Norway, why not here?

[@OZBIE]

Last I looked Tesla inventory was pretty good, but the prices are still much too high, close to $100k Cdn. after taxes for a model Y. Until the prices come down, selling EV's to Canadians will difficult unless there are more aggressive subsidies. I'm hoping for a new government in the next couple of years, the likely government will be conservative and I suspect this mandate will be walked back to a more realistic timeline.

[@vancity2349]

Awesome video Sam. I am in Vancouver BC Canada. We have a Tesla 3 and love it. I applaud the Canadian government (regardless of political party) for putting these regulations in. This is fantastic and even if not achieved by 2025, its coming and Canada will be an even better country to live in.

[@davidgill2520]

Hello from Montreal, it will be a challenge. For example a lot of people live in rental apartments with no charging options and park their cars on the street. I don’t think the infrastructure will be ready to accommodate this in time or have landlords mandated to install charging stations.. Also the cost of these new vehicles compared to gas powered and folks who can’t afford a new car let alone how it’s powered. Regarding Canada and how we handled the Covid situation, you should not judge how the government handled it based on a small minority of truckers who protested in Ottawa. I’m not saying the government didn’t handle it properly but these protesters wanted to bully the government into their terms. I appreciate your channel and the need to promote alternatives. Take care and good health to you.

[@davidgill2520]

Also even I wanted a car or needed a car now which I do, it’s a 6 month wait. There not a car available for us Canadians. So I will not be buying an electric car until there affordable and choices are better. What the government should do is limit the number cars on the road.

[@jamesmaddigan8132]

The demand for EVs is there in Canada, the companies are not producing enough evidenced by people being on waiting lists to order and receive their cars. Even more people will be in the market when supply catches up to demand and the prices come down. I expect to be on my last gas powered vehicle, but would have gone electric or hybrid earlier if the availability and economics were there. Back in 2008, I was going to buy a Saturn VUE hybrid but didn't as there was a three month waiting list. There was no guarantee that it would actually be delivered on time, and I would have to pay $5K more for options I wanted compared to a comparable gas vehicle. Opted for the Hyundai Tucson, with best in class fuel mileage at a much lower price, that I could pick up in a week after purchase.

[@psweber]

One thing everyone seems to be missing is that the ruling is for 20% of new vehicles sold... not all vehicles. Not really a huge deal for the grid... most cars on the road are 5+ yrs old... plenty of time to make adjustments.

[@bigredjuly1973]

I just checked and Tesla Model 3 std range in Ontario is $59990 CAD. For the cheapest model. A used chevy bolt Premier 2019 with 36K is still $41990 CAD. Way too expensive for me to justify getting one. And I want to make the switch.

[@michaelberger6699]

That's 300,000-500,000 cars/year!!! Might even make some progress on Toronto's air quality problems.

[@virtualsoul]

I drove EV for last 1 year but switching back to a hybrid because of charging network in Canada. I tried so hard to help government in this initiative but we are not backed by the charging stations and availability of chargers. Also 1-2 hour charging wait times is a mind changer and deal breaker

[@KALI1080]

I live in Saskatchewan. It has been -30 here for the past week up to Christmas. We have more than 220 000 km of roads in this province and the dc fast charging is all on along main highways. That’s not going to work for many many people out here in the west. Personally I only drive 10minutes to work one way and I want a Tesla myself but my brother in law drives 250km everyday. No ev can do 250km a day here when it’s -30 and below.

[@skp4377]

Are you sure? I live in Manitoba and I can drive 250km no problem in my M3

[@DanRedwater]

I can do 250 km no prob in my Hyundai. Charging at home is the best way when you own an EV. Highway charging is only when you're on holidays!

[@vancity2349]

Your wrong my friend

[@stephenrye6474]

I am a Canadian and own an i4. In British Columbia EV sales are at 20% already. HOWEVER, our climate is mild. With range degredation in the cold I'm not sure EV's are practical in in climates that see minus 20 and minus 30 during the winter. The technology will have to improve before it is practical.

[@davidkillens8143]

Canadian here. Love your videos. Politically the controlling Liberal party are on very safe ground because they have a coalition with the left leaning new Democratic Party. In fact, I suspect this incentive was created by the NDP. I also suspect that the target goals will not be reached. But it will definitely push Canada into embracing electric, and that will pay out in 20 years when Canada will be a world leader in electric cars and vehicles. My next new vehicle will be an EV.

[@buixote]

Great story about Newcastle... I had a similar experience with a cabbie in Dublin!

[@greghernandez676]

Just as the stats are very different from state to state in the US, they are wildly different between the provinces in Canada. BC leads the way with Quebec a close second. After that it drops like a stone to Ontario then the rest. Of course, at the bottom of the list you will find big oil country (AB/SK). As far as charging infrastructure goes, Tesla Superchargers are all over the place and one can easily traverse the country in a Tesla. BC Hydro has done a commendable job dropping 50kw, and more recently 100kw, fast DC charging stations in the gaps. There are also quite a few L2 chargers scattered around from the other players and even Tesla Destination chargers at some nicer hotels, restaurants, etc.

[@derrickmorrison5832]

I have seen several KZbin videos lately about how long it takes to charge an EV in cold weather. Plus you have to queue up to get to a charger, if it works. You can be waiting two hours to get your EV recharged. Plus the credit card bill for the charge can be rather high.

[@AceTCK]

I’ve owned a Chevy Volt and now a Tesla Model Y, and it is true that on the rare time, for free charges you have to wait for a charger but since owning a Tesla, I’ve never had to wait for a charge and most ppl will use these chargers very rarely, for road trips. The main issue is that Tesla is the only company that have reliable charging infrastructure and the Canadian Government should either make this the standard for all vehicles or invest in a charging infrastructure massively before 2025. Otherwise this mandate makes no sense. To answer your questions, time of charge depends on a lot of factors, type of charger, (150kw, 250kw, etc), percentage of charge when you get to the charger, did you precondition the battery pack, are you at a charge that is sharing a stall, and what to what percentage are you charging your car to? I would say, currently in Ontario, majority of the Tesla chargers are 150kw, and if you are charging from 20%-80%, it will take approximately 30 minutes give or take. The cost is still way cheaper than getting gas.

[@DanRedwater]

I've owned an EV for 4 years (Hyundai) and never waited in line for a charge. And I don't even have access to the Tesla chargers. The infrastructure is there.

[@derrickmorrison5832]

@@AceTCK Free chargers? All of the videos I have seen so far show a credit card payment required.